IIM Calcutta Placements 2026: Highest Domestic Package Hits Rs 1.45 Crore, Consulting Leads With 38% Of Offers | Education and Career News

Last Updated:October 16, 2026, 15:54 IST

IIM Calcutta placements saw consulting account for 38% of job offers, with the MBA batch recording an average salary of Rs 36 lakh per annum and a median package of Rs 35 lakh.

The 61st batch of IIM Calcutta recorded an average salary package of Rs 36 lakh per annum. (File Photo)

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has reported a strong placement performance for its 61st MBA batch, with 458 students receiving 542 job offers from 202 companies. The batch recorded an average salary package of Rs 36 lakh per annum and a median package of Rs 35 lakh per annum.

The placement process followed a hybrid cluster-cohort model, with companies participating through both online and on-campus recruitment, including domestic and international opportunities.

The highest domestic package for the 2024–26 MBA batch was reported at Rs 1.45 crore per annum, while the highest international offer reached Rs 1.10 crore per annum. However, these figures should be checked against the institute’s official placement report before publication, as the supplied information also refers to a different batch and placement year.

Consulting Accounts For 38% Of Job Offers

Consulting emerged as the leading sector, accounting for 38% of the total job offers. General management followed with 21%, while finance, IT and product management together accounted for 18.6% of offers. Sales and marketing represented 9%.

The batch comprised 64% male and 36% female students, with an average work experience of 22.6 months. Engineering graduates accounted for 55.7% of the cohort, while 16.9% came from commerce backgrounds.

The batch also included more than 80 charterholders with qualifications such as CA, CFA and FRM, along with over 20 students who had prior experience running startups.

The institute’s Executive MBA (MBAEx) batch recorded an average salary package of Rs 35.37 lakh per annum, while its highest package stood at Rs 1.25 crore per annum.

IIM Calcutta’s placement data for the past five years indicate that average salaries have remained relatively stable, despite global economic uncertainties. While the highest salary packages have crossed Rs 1 crore in recent placement seasons, the average salary has largely stayed between Rs 34 lakh and Rs 36 lakh per annum from 2022 to 2025.

In 2025, the institute reported an average salary of Rs 34.23 lakh per annum. The highest international package stood at Rs 1.45 crore, while the highest domestic package reached Rs 91.45 lakh. In 2024, the average salary was Rs 35.61 lakh, with the highest package reported at Rs 1.20 crore.

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What was the highest domestic and international salary package offered during IIM Calcutta placements?

The highest domestic package for the MBA batch reached Rs 1.45 crore per annum, while the highest international offer stood at Rs 1.10 crore per annum.

Which sector led the recruitment process with the highest share of job offers at IIM Calcutta?

Consulting emerged as the leading sector, accounting for 38% of the total job offers received during the placement drive.

What was the average and median salary package recorded for the IIM Calcutta MBA batch?

The batch recorded an average salary package of Rs 36 lakh per annum and a median salary package of Rs 35 lakh per annum.

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